EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 9 MIN
Post-Op Total Knee Arthroplasty
from NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy · host Kyle Rice
Helga is two days post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and reports moderate knee pain and stiffness. Her knee range of motion is 0–45 degrees, and her incision is well-approximated with mild edema. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to prioritize during this session?A) Full weight bearing on the surgical legB) Low-intensity range of motion exercises to increase knee flexionC) Ambulation with a rollator walker for at least 200 feetD) Manual lymphatic drainage to reduce swellingDOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S CHEATSHEET:www.nptecheatsheet.com/tka
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Helga is two days post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and reports moderate knee pain and stiffness. Her knee range of motion is 0–45 degrees, and her incision is well-approximated with mild edema. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to prioritize during this session?A) Full weight bearing on the surgical legB) Low-intensity range of motion exercises to increase knee flexionC) Ambulation with a rollator walker for at least 200 feetD) Manual lymphatic drainage to reduce swellingDOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S CHEATSHEET:www.nptecheatsheet.com/tka
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